Ready-Made or Custom Lymphedema Garments – Which one is better?
Women who have been treated for breast cancer or who have undergone a mastectomy, lumpectomies, radiation treatment, or other breast surgeries often face a lifetime risk of developing lymphedema. It is a chronic condition of swelling in arms and legs. This problem negatively affects the breast cancer survivors' quality of life. Patients can never regain their skin elasticity because the elastic fibers in the skin gets damaged due to the swelling present in lymphedema. External support in the form of Custom lymphedema full leg garments or arm sleeves are an essential component to control or manage lymphedema. The main goal of the compression garments is to maintain the reduction that has occurred during the intensive phase of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). But selecting the appropriate compression garment is quite a tedious task. There are a few factors that you should consider while selecting custom-made or ready-made compression garment. Shape – Custom compression g